87 Vir

87 Vir

87 Vir is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Virgo. It carries the designation 87 Vir.

Located approximately 676.7 light-years from Earth, 87 Vir resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

87 Vir is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.41, 87 Vir sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.623.

물리적 특성

분광형 Class M — M-type (Red)
색지수 (B−V) 1.623

관측

겉보기 등급 +5.41
절대 등급 -1.18
거리 677 ly
별자리 Virgo

위치

적경 13h 47.42m
적위 -17° 51.59′

자주 묻는 질문

What type of star is 87 Vir?
87 Vir is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is 87 Vir from Earth?
87 Vir is approximately 676.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 87 Vir with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.41, 87 Vir is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 87 Vir in?
87 Vir is located in the constellation Virgo.